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Favorable Changes to PPP Passed by House and Senate

Posted on June 4, 2020 by and

Both the House and the Senate have now passed HR 7010 providing PPP borrowers more favorable terms.  We  first alerted you on May 27th of possible changes to PPP being considered by both the House and the Senate.  Last night in a second vote (the first vote failed), the Senate passed the House Bill 7010, […]

I Know What You Did Last Weekend… Should Employers Regulate Off-Duty Conduct?

Posted on June 1, 2020 by

Many of you are reopening (if you were closed) or bringing back staff who were either laid off or teleworking.  With this comes MANY questions, such as: CAN we monitor off-duty conduct, and if so, SHOULD we?? If you are a private sector employer, your employees work in Wisconsin, and barring an employment contract or […]

Can The Nursing Home Take My Stimulus Check?

Posted on May 29, 2020 by and

As we are coming to the end of Elder Law Month (as named by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys), one of our many roles as elder law attorneys is to keep you apprised of important topics in the world of elder law. As such, we wanted to reach out to you to draw […]

Paycheck Protection Program Could Get Some Welcome Changes

Posted on May 27, 2020 by and

As some Paycheck Protection Program loan borrowers approach the close of their eight week covered period (the period during which loan proceeds can be used for certain expenses and the corresponding loan amount can be forgiven), Congress is considering making significant changes to the program that would apply to existing loans and new PPP loans.  […]

2021 HSA Limits Are Announced

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

In a bit of a respite from COVID-19, today the IRS announced the Health Savings Account limits for 2021.  With respect to contribution limits, the limits are slightly higher than the ones for 2020.  As a reminder, these inflation adjusted amounts are effective for calendar year 2021. HSA/HDHP Requirement Cost-of-Living Adjustments Limit on HSA Contributions […]

OSHA Will Again Require Employers to Record COVID-19 Illness Cases

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced yesterday that it will resume enforcing its illness reporting requirements with regard to COVID-19 cases for most employers.  The new guidance may be found here. This is a reversal of the relaxation that OSHA announced six weeks ago that it was putting a hold on most COVID-19 […]

Welcome Back—Wisconsin Safety Council Identifies 8 Key Steps to Keep Employees Safe!

Posted on May 18, 2020 by

Late last week, the Wisconsin Safety Council released a brochure for Wisconsin employers to consider as they prepare to reopen.  The brochure can be found here. Employers should also consult the previously issued Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Reopen Guidelines for their industry here. Finally, don’t forget to keep an eye on your local government directives.  […]

Quiet Friday Evening Interrupted by Long Awaited SBA Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness

Posted on May 16, 2020 by and

You’ve been waiting.  We’ve been waiting.  Another week went by with no meaningful guidance on the forgiveness provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program.  What better time to issue it than a beautiful Friday evening!  We now have the official Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application, and instructions.  Not drafts, but the actual form and instructions […]

PPP Safe Harbor Repayment Date Extended (Again) to May 18th

Posted on May 14, 2020 by and

On May 5th,  the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) extended the PPP loan repayment safe harbor from May 7th to May 14th. In FAQ #47 the Treasury just announced it has extended the deadline once again—this time to May 18th. This extension is intended to give borrowers additional time to consider the SBA’s repayment […]

IRS Flexes Its Flexible Spending Account Rules

Posted on May 14, 2020 by

The Internal Revenue Service recently issued Notices 2020-29 and 2020-33, which relax some of the rules applicable to cafeteria plans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Notice 2020-29 will apply to the vast majority of cafeteria plan sponsors and also applies to dependent care flexible spending accounts and premium payment elections, while Notice 2020-33 is […]